The classic communes of Bordeaux 6 bottle case
Ref. 11006
It is the individual nature of Bordeaux’s many unique wine growing areas (or Communes) that account for the differences in character and quality of the wines that are fashioned in this classic wine producing region. Here is an introduction to some of the most famous Communes and their wines.
Chateau Mayne d’Imbert Reserve 2002, Graves
Located directly south of the city of Bordeaux, the district of Graves was named after the intense gravel terrain which heavily dominates the soil and which was deposited during the last Ice Age. Besides being well draining, it also adds profound mineral complexity to its wines. Mayne d’Imbert is a good example with its complex flavours of pencil lead and wet stone.
Chateau des Eyrins 2001, Margaux
Plump, silky and seductive are the words often used to describe wines from Margaux. Because of their style, they tend to be user friendly and more approachable when young. It is home to the largest number of classified growths including its namesake first growth, Château Margaux. Eyrins uses relatively modern winemaking techniques to produce a creamy full bodied and complex wine.
Chateau Bonalgue 2005, Pomerol
The small sub-region of Pomerol is situated north east of the industrious city of Libourne. Its soils are predominately iron-rich clay with a smattering of gravel that produces wines with extraordinary power and depth. As a result of this clay dominance, it has the highest percentage of Merlot planted in all of Bordeaux. Bonalgue shows all the hallmarks of a Merlot dominated wine with flavours of plums and rich ripe fruit.
Lacoste-Borie 1998, Pauillac
Due south of St Estèphe lies Pauillac, the king of Left Bank communes. Its renowned well-draining, gravelly soils enable its dominant grape Cabernet Sauvignon to reach fantastic heights of complexity and concentration. As a result, the wines tend to be full-bodied with compact tannins and good freshness. Some of the most famous châteaux of the commune are Latour, Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild. Lacoste-Borie is the second wine Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste and shows good complex fruit and long length.
Chateau Roylland 1998, St Emilion Grand Cru
Surrounding the village of St Emilion are vines that produce round, rich and often hedonistic wines. Despite its popularity today, it was not until the 1980s to early 1990s that attention was brought to this region when Robert Parker, the famous wine critic, began reviewing their Merlot dominated wines and giving them hefty scores. Another ripe style that has layers of complex rich plum and blackcurrent fruit.
Chateau Gloria 2000, St Julien
St Julien is like the middle child of the Médoc – not as assertive as Pauillac or as coquettish as Margaux and as a result produces a blend of them both. Its wines have often been sought out by aficionados for their balance and consistency. Gloria shows classic blackcurrent and cedarwood flavours with subtle touches of tobacco and plum.
- Colour: Red
- Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
- Closure: cork
£132.00
